MOMania

By Just Thinking

June 12, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

To each his own, but shouldn’t Dad’s day be about spending time with the children? To me Dad’s day and Mother’s day is about quality time and not the presents.

By ManOfTeal

June 12, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

I want to spend time with my kids and my dad on Father’s Day and as far as gifts go the only thing I really want is a Blu-Ray player.

By JJ

June 12, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

I wish my father was still alive. I miss him terribly.

By GatorInAtlanta

June 12, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

I’m getting exactly what I want - a new digital multimeter and a Traveling Wilbury’s CD/DVD collection. Bought them myself off of eBay and told my wife and kids what it was.

By regular who's keeping a secret

June 12, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

I have to change my name today, you never know who might read this!

I got Braves tickets for our family for a sunday afternoon game in july (we will melt!) My hubby hasn’t been to a game in several years, due to his schedule, so this will be a way for us all as a family to experience it together.

I also bought 2 more tickets for my dad for father’s day, so he and my mom can come along too. I hope everyone likes it—I personally think we all have enough ‘stuff’ in our lives, so hopefully this will be a great shared experience for our family.

Happy Father’s day to all those great dads out there! Especially my dad and my husband :)

By Stacey

June 12, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

My husband has a watch fetish and the last time he bought one (about a month ago) he tried on what seemed like every watch in the case before narrowing it down to two. Since he didn’t have the money for both, he spent another 30 minutes choosing the one he bought. I’m going at lunchtime to pick up the one he didn’t get. My son made him “something” in pottery class before school let out that I have put up for him. Yesterday at camp he made him a beaded necklace with (son’s) initials on it. When I asked why he didn’t put (daddy’s) initials on it instead, he said “Mommy, if it weren’t for me he wouldn’t even be a dad!” Sometimes mommies are so dim! :-) I’m going to make my husband wear the necklace to church Sunday. Although mommies proudly wear our macaroni necklaces everywhere, daddies usually have to be forced into wearing theirs in public.

By Jeff

June 12, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Well, my dad is getting a new cell phone cover, as that is what he has asked for through the grapevine. (His old one, which he liked very much, broke on him recently, so I’m getting him another very similar to it.)

As for what I would want:

Trip to the Carribean. Preferably week-long. Cruise or all-inclusive resort does not matter, as long as the destination is somewhere between Cuba and South America.

By JJ

June 12, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Jeff It’s father’s DAY, not week…… ;)

And you aren’t a father yet (that you know of)……

By Jeff

June 12, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

JJ:

A Carribean Vacation is the PERFECT gift for me on ANY occassion. That goes for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, anniversary, whatever!

As it stands right now, there is precisely ZERO chance T will be more than 6 months pregnant by the end of the year, and we’re looking at our next cruise into the Carribean at some point in the remainder of 2008.

All I can say is this: Of all the places I’ve been to in my life, the Carribean is the one that will get into your soul and make you never want to leave! (Hence the reason Buffett is so popular!)

By abc

June 12, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

Dang, a cell phone cover vs. a week-long cruise. How about giving your Dad a week-long cruise?

My kids are grown, if I get a card or a phone call from them I’ll be happy.

By ha

June 12, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Buffett is so popular because people have no taste in music.

By Jeff

June 12, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

abc:

I’ve been trying to get both of my parents to go on a cruise with T and I since the day I got back from my honeymoon.

If it takes me paying for the tickets one year for Mother’s Day/Father’s Day, I’ll GLADLY do it!

As things stand right now, dad has never left terra firma in ANY form of vehicle (plane, helicopter, ship) larger than a pontoon boat on Allatoona and at his age isn’t sure he wants to start now!

(BTW: T’s parents are similar. My goal is to eventually take a full-family vacation - me, my parents, my bros (and their wives/kids, if any), T, her sis (and hubby/kids, if they exist), and T’s parents - somewhere in the Carribean for a week. Even though such a trip means I won’t be able to cruise the way I normally do (drinking like a fish).)

By Este

June 12, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

As a responsible husband and father, I want to be free of this onerous burden called debt. Save the cards, cologne, shirts, ties, and tools. Please listen to my counsel that we should live within our means. We have the needs covered, so don’t act so disappointed when fulfilling your simple desires is substituted for extravagant wants. Just wish me a Happy Father’s Day. Because you remind me that you love me every day, every day is Father’s Day.

By Jim

June 12, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Both my kids live out of state, married and have kids. I worked hard to put both through college, neither had to take out a dimes worth of student loans. My wife was a stay at home mom. On Mothers Day she gets flowers, a card and first thing in the morning phone call. I don’t even get a card and if anything when they talk to their mom they say ” Tell dad Happy Fathers Day..” And they wonder why I don’t all excited every time they call their mom and tell them one of the grandkids farted or made a funny face. My interest in them is beginning to match their interest in me. I was the bank to them and that’s all. If I had this ride to do over again, I would be single living in a downtown loft with a yellow lab instead of what I have.

By motherjanegoose

June 12, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Just ran this by my husband and he says that while he does not care if he gets grand gifts, he gets a kick put of pulling out the goofy ties in his closet and reminiscing ( sp??) about how proud the kids were when they were given to him. Even though it is not his taste, he will wear it. When mine were little, we made a tradition of a new swimsuit and towel for Daddy. The kids got to pick it out each year. He was always a GREAT sport and would wear whatever he got. We now take him out for steak and always give him gifts. As far as trips go, I take my entire family on trips several times per year and we have lots of fond memories. I do like the gifts I have received for Mother’s Day:

A wrought iron patio set ( we all use) A wrought iron swing ( we all use) A chaise lounge ( we all use) My most recent is a brass planter with a thermometer and clock on it so we can see what is going on while we are in the yard and a new camera from my children. HAPPPY FATHER’S DAY!

By JJ

June 12, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Jim My father passed away about 15 years ago. Would “Have a Happy Fathers Day” from me suffice?

Send me your address and I will make sure you get a Father’s Day Card from me. I’ll even send flowers if you like….. ;)

Love, JJ

By Wish I was a Daddy's Girl

June 12, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

I would give almost anything to have a Dad to say Happy Father’s day to.

But he chose to run away when I was about 3, and I haven’t seen or heard from him since. I really don’t even know what he looks like (but I’m told I look just like him).

How does a man live knowing he has a kid out here that looks just like him?

I’ll wish my Uncle a Happy Father’s day, since he has always been there for me.

By sharon

June 12, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Jim and JJ I’m sending love hugs to both of you. I plan to really spoil my dad this year. My mom has been sick and he has done an outstanding job of taking care of her and never complaining. I plan to let him know he’s really appreciated.

By Stacey

June 12, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Jeff…(LOL) Theresa did ask you to tell us what you want, not what you expect to get.

Thor…We got what you were saying in your first post. No need reiterate twice. :-)

Este…Very well said. My husband won’t agree with you, but well said just the same.

Jim…One of the DJ’s on the morning show I listen to jokes about exactly what you said so I was laughing until I got to the last line. I can tell you are really hurt and I really wish I could give you a big hug. Both of my parents are gone now and there is nothing I wouldn’t give for one more lecture or piece of unsolicited advice. Too often we get so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget to tell our parents how much they mean to us.

By ManOfTeal

June 12, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

You know what’s really sad is that I have to be drunk in order to tell my dad all the things he didn’t do for me when I was growing up…..like teaching me how to ride a bike…..teaching me to swim…..those were taught to me by my grandfather(his dad). He didn’t even teach me to drive….my cousin and my mom did…..he did take me to take the driving test though…and let me use his car to take the test…

My dad thought being a father ment buying you things and letting you use things he already had to get what you neeeded…..I promised myself a long time ago I would never become my father….and I haven’t.

It is a good thing though that he is a much better grandfather to my kids than he ever was a father to me….that is a good thing.

By abc

June 12, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Yeah Jeff, my folks won’t go on a cruise either. It’d be too difficult for them to move around the ship given their overall health.

You may wish to consider that your father would be more receptive to a cruise idea if you simply booked passage for the two of them alone, and allowed them the time and experience to themselves.

By Becky

June 12, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Happy Father’s Day to the men that are Dad’s..All I had growing up was a father that thought more of his booze than he ever thought of any of his children..So if you have a “real” Dad, cherish him while you can..

By Grandfather

June 12, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

I have cancer and things have been rough recently, but I got my gift early today when my 4 year old grandchild hopped up in to my lap, looked at me with those big brown eyes and said Pop I love more that a hundred. That one statement is all I want….happy fathers day to all the dads.

By Troglodyke

June 12, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

Jim, if you are serious in your post, I’m so sorry. I am 42 this year, and I didn’t appreciate my dad completely until just before he died after an unexpected illness. That was 14 years ago, and I miss him still. The last day I saw him truly alive and functioning was Father’s day, 1994. I am pretty sure I told him I loved him that day (I did spend the day with him at a family gathering), but sometimes I can’t be sure, and not knowing if he knew I loved him is the only thing in life I regret.

If I had this ride to do over again, I would be single living in a downtown loft with a yellow lab instead of what I have.

Is this true? That’s saying a lot. I don’t fault you for feeling that way, but I actually wonder: how many parents really and truly wish they hadn’t had kids?

It isn’t a subject most people want to discuss. I think a lot more people (mostly mothers) feel this way, but will never admit it.

I’m happily childfree, and it’s just one of those things I’ve always wondered. It seems so many people get married and have kids just because society expects it of them.

At any rate, kids, appreciate your parents.

By Dennis

June 12, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Nothing replaces affection…from kids or wife.

By motherjanegoose

June 12, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

Grandfather…good for you! You are in my prayers.

Troglodyke…I love my kids and would not trade them for the world. There are times I wonder what in the world they were ( not) thinking but all in all they are just grand! BUT I did have my career and have maintained it all along, so I do not feel saddled with children as if they blocked what I wanted to do. They enrich my life and make it much more interesting.

We are going out with a friend Father who is in his early 60’s and his daughter has nothing to do with him. It is a sad day for him and since our Fathers are both out of state…we will have dinner with him and his wife. We just dropped off some fresh strawberries with him today. I think all Dads agree…it is the little things that count and can make a difference.

Becky….your Dad is like my Father in Law and now ( due to the premature death of my mother in law) and his own mother just being put in the nursing home…he got what he wants…no hassles and a bottle, all to himself….sad. I called to make sure someone would drop by to see him. they cannot take him out to eat because he is not able to go 5 minutes with cigarettes and that does not work in a no smoking restaurant.

By Mr. Goodwrench

June 13, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

Daddy wants Mommy to rotate his tires.

Mommy doesn’t do that for Daddy anymore since we had children.

By jen

June 13, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

Jim - Maybe you should have tried loving your children, not just being a bank account.
You reap what you sow.

By DB

June 13, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

I sent off my own dad’s gift yesterday — a book of NASCAR memorabilia, since he is a NASCAR fanatic. I’m so grateful he is still with us, his health has been going downhill lately, much to his chagrin. I wish we lived closer, but that’s not in the cards, right now.

With fianances being tight, I’m not going overboard for my husband’s Father’s Day — it would only irritate him that we spent money on things that he really doesn’t need. He’s getting a book, a lapdesk and a new polo shirt.

Troglodyke, I have to honestly say that being a mother has been one of the most rewarding and challenging things I have ever done in my life. It has been a joy to watch two wonderful kids grow to be thoughtful, caring young adults — I have gotten far more out of the whole process in terms of personal growth than I would have ever believed.